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Editor's Notes
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Will the car run properly on the track (proper width, height, etc.)?
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage to track.
Yes - must be regulated for equity. A long wheelbase car has a distinct advantage over shorter wheelbase cars.
Yes - anyone can extend the wheelbase using a hand drill or drill press.2 But some expense is involved.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes and No - if used properly none of these lubes will cause damage. but if used to excess, many of the lubes can stain the track (including graphite).
No - not required for equity. Many different lubes can be used with reasonable success.
Yes - anyone can select an alternate lube.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage.
No - not required for equity. Although there can be an advantage to running a three-wheeled car, the advantage depends on proper alignment.
Yes - in fact it is easier to run three than four on the ground.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage.
Yes - required for equity. Rounder wheels are faster.
Yes - anyone can true wheels.4 But some expense is involved.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage.
No - not required for equity. Smaller diameter wheels run slower.5
Yes, anyone can change the wheel diameter, but determining the size of the wheel requires a digital caliper.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage.
Yes - required for equity. Some modifications can greatly improve speed.
No - although they can be purchased, accurately modifying the geometry of a wheel requires either special machinery and/or extensive trial and error.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage.
Yes and No - some aftermarket axles may improve speed, while others do not.
Yes - aftermarket parts are available, but an expense is involved.
Yes - the car will run properly.
Yes - no damage.
No - not required for equity for the vast majority of tracks. All modern tracks are equipped with spring-loaded gates which negate any advantage of a high nose car.7
Yes - anyone can build a car with an upturned or high nose.
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